Olsen being back in sync, Playoff Talk

[Cary Kollins]

Yeah I just don't see this Panthers team losing three times to the Saints, who happen to be getting more and more banged up every week.

The Rams and Aaron Donald are the biggest threat IMO, but I feel like we could contain Gurley pressure Goff into a couple of turnovers.

[Cat]

10 hours ago, davos said:

We have a unique situation where the offense had to get used to life without Greg for a good portion of the year.  Also, adjustments post-KB and now, further adjustments after additional injury. 

This last game seemed to be the first time we've truly had Olsen at 100% since the start of the year.  Given this, I think there was a bit of lag with us adjusting to him back in the lineup, but I think Shula has settled with him and we could really catch fire for the playoffs.  Funchess, Olsen, Dickson, CMC give us 4 proven options and now Byrd has taken advantage in his new role.  

Now, I'm not saying Greg back 100=SB Win, but if we have a really strong outing against the Bucs, I'm going to be quite optimistic about playoff momentum and what damage we can do.  This team is not losing to the Saints for a 3rd time if we face them.  The Eagles are worn, I don't believe Minny can sustain their success, and unless the Falcons suddenly charge and beat the Saints, I think we may be in awesome shape for a run.  The Rams look like the top class right now so we'll see how they close out the regular season.  

Point of the thread: If we continue on recent course, we should have the most momentum and be in the best plyoff form in the NFC.

 

maybe but don't forget the Rams

[Cat]

20 minutes ago, OneBadCat said:

We do seem to be peaking at the right time. That’s been our strength the past several games. We’ve been winning when we still haven’t played our best football.

But yeah I agree. Olsen at 100% is going to supercharge this offense. I’m sure it’s no coincidence that CMC had a huge game last Sunday.

That and bad Packer linebackers

[davos]

15 minutes ago, Cat said:

maybe but don't forget the Rams

I didn't, mentioned them right in that OP. 

Agree with with the overall sentiment that they're the biggest hurdle. We could still wind up playing them in the wildcard. 

Forst off, let's obliterate the decrepit Bucs and I think we have a strong push in sight for a major run.

Nothing in the AFC scares me minus the Jags defense.

[Cat]

10 minutes ago, davos said:

I didn't, mentioned them right in that OP. 

Agree with with the overall sentiment that they're the biggest hurdle. We could still wind up playing them in the wildcard. 

Forst off, let's obliterate the decrepit Bucs and I think we have a strong push in sight for a major run.

Nothing in the AFC scares me minus the Jags defense.

I keep finding myself getting really excited and way too ahead of everything, setting myself up for some serious disappointment. 

[shaqattaq]

9 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

I don't think it was a accident that CMC had his best game with Olsen in the lineup.  Though he dominated the opening drive Olsen's presents gave him more open space to do the things that he can do.   

On CMC's TD, he was wide open because Greg put a screen on the safety that was supposed to cover him.

Of course it also helps that Matthews told everyone that it was a wheel route.

[shaqattaq]

2 hours ago, ecu88 said:

Byrd as po man Smitty

Funch as po man Moose

I will take that in a heart beat if they keep this up 

Throw in that Olsen is the best all-around TE in the league and we've never had anyone like CMC, and this offense is suddenly very dangerous.

[JARROD]

2 hours ago, PantherBrew said:

I'm with you on this.  I dont think it is even a question.  I remember WW, and his bad ass air guitar celebrations. 

Of course he never had a Cam, just had a Kerry to put up with, although beurlein made his best Steve young impersonation 

[joemac]

2 hours ago, PantherBrew said:

I'm with you on this.  I dont think it is even a question.  I remember WW, and his bad ass air guitar celebrations. 

It was actually him shooting a duck - he's a big hunter I guess.

[PantherBrew]

2 hours ago, joemac said:

It was actually him shooting a duck - he's a big hunter I guess.

This conversation led me to this video that I have been watching for the past hour.